Bethel Beach

FIG. 1 view of the Bethel Beach area at the end of the road
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Directions.  Take Route 14 past Mathews.  In a village called Port
 Hayword, turn left onto Rt 608 Hamburg Road at post office and
gas station.  Travel 1.5 miles to junction with Rt 609.  Turn left
onto Rt 609 (Bethel Beach Road).  Travel 3.3 miles to an end and park

Launch faces East

Best Wind Directions:  N, NE, E, SE and S

Hazards:  submerged tree stumps in the water.  Be careful, always
 use booties.  These tree stumps become visible at low tide and
look ominous.  If you are aware of them, they shouldn't stop you
as they are present in a narrow band. 

Notes:  Winter Harbor just to your south (right).  Most people
launch straight out or turn right, carry their gear south and then
launch.  Do not turn left and head north as the tree stump
situation is worse the farther north you go and is less of a
 problem the further south that you go.

FIG. 2 view of the tree stump hazard at low tide
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FIG. 3 aerial view showing the three launches in the vicinity